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The Dethroned Monarch

A great monarch is not one without flaws, but rather they are those who recognize their shortcomings and continually refine them, turning their flaws into strengths. Such were the principles that Ysabel's mother taught her. However, the very woman had killed herself when her flaws brought her to stand before judgment. Wounded by her mother's betrayal to the crown and their people, Ysabel was stripped of her title and dethroned on the very day she was ready to confess her love to Prince Hinrik. Exiled to live the rest of her life outside the kingdom, Ysabel met a mysterious stranger who gave her a second chance to fix what had gone wrong. Accepting the offer, Ysabel found herself waking up several days before her coronation as the new Queen of Eyeris. Determined to discover the mystery behind her mother's death, Ysabel knew changes were bound to be made. No longer posing as the kind-hearted monarch, Ysabel met Prince Hinrik, the man she had fallen in love with in her previous life. Dead-set on never repeating the same mistakes, Ysabel distanced herself from the dashing Prince. Yet, how long would she be able to resist him when he was living within her reach? -- DISCLAIMER: Cover is not mine

shrEk2o3 · Fantasy
Not enough ratings
132 Chs

Kitchen

"A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept."

-Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Ysabel felt guilty for having to push Kian away. She couldn't risk trusting him but she wished she could. He seemed genuinely concerned about her. 

With a heavy sigh, Ysabel peeked from her hiding spot, eyeing the kitchen and waiting for anyone to come out and go in. 

In truth, she just remembered that the apple pie was to be made. She hasn't eaten a single spoonful of anything. The pie would suffice. 

"Please be there," Ysabel crossed her fingers, hoping she would be able to get at least half if not the full pie. 

Now that she was only a few feet away from the kitchen, her stomach remembered to complain as well. Her body felt exhausted with all the dancing, it momentarily malfunctioned. 

Ysabel counted to five. When no other movement came from the kitchen, she decided it was time to come out of hiding and attack.